Strength, spiritual

God is the source of spiritual strength

God gives strength

Ephesians 6:10 NKJV

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

See also Jdg 16:3; Jdg 16:6; Jdg 16:18–20; Ps 68:35; Is 40:29–31; Lk 24:49; Ac 1:8; Eph 3:16; Eph 3:20; 2 Th 2:16–17; 1 Ti 1:12; 2 Ti 1:7

Strength comes from the promise of his presence

Joshua 1:9 NKJV

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

See also Dt 31:7–8; Ps 119:28; Is 41:10; Je 1:8; Hag 2:4; 2 Ti 4:17

Strength comes from the realisation of his grace

2 Timothy 2:1 NKJV

1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

See also Ac 20:32; 1 Co 15:10; Heb 13:9

Strength comes through the Holy Spirit

Zechariah 4:6–7 NKJV

6 So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. 7 ‘Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone With shouts of “Grace, grace to it!” ’ ”

See also Jdg 14:6; Lk 4:14; Eph 3:7; Eph 3:16

Overcoming strength is often veiled in weakness

2 Corinthians 12:7–10 NKJV

7 And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. 9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

See also Ps 8:2; Ac 14:19–20; 2 Co 4:8–12; Col 2:15; Heb 11:32–38

Aspects of spiritual strength

Profound dependence upon God

1 Samuel 17:45 NKJV

45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

See also Ps 27:1; Ps 44:4–8; Ps 118:6; Is 40:29–31; Da 3:16–18; Mt 26:42; 1 Co 1:31; Ga 6:14; Heb 13:6

Humility and gentleness

Matthew 11:29 NKJV

29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

See also Nu 12:3; 1 Th 2:6–8; 1 Th 2:11–12